Disability

April 2011

Disability

April 2011 Vol 40 (4) 177-256

The theme for the April issue of AFP is Disability. This month's articles include intellectual disability, sex and intellectual disability – dealing with sexual health issues, cerebral palsy in childhood, behavioural concerns – assessment and management of people with intellectual disability and Australians with Down syndrome – health matters.

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Interviews April 2011

People with disabilities – a rewarding challenge in general practice

Dr Jane Tracy discusses in detail the health care of a person with Down Syndrome including the importance of considering preventive health issues, as well as conditions more prevalent in people with Down syndrome. Tips for communication and useful resources are also considered

Professor Dinah Reddihough discusses cerebral palsy in childhood, including the range of conditions it can include and provides a structure for management. She also discusses what GPs should consider in an undifferentiated presentation of a child with cerebral palsy

Dr Gillian Eastgate discusses two articles looking at the issues of intellectual disability and sexual health. The research article explores the understanding of sexual relationships, education and abuse amongst women with an intellectual disability. The focus article then considers the clinical issues in the area for GPs

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